Energy funding for Baltimore and Union Hall projects

Both Cnoc Buí in Union Hall and the Wild Atlantic Pool and Fitness Centre in Baltimore were among recent recipients of funding from the SE Systems Community Fund. Cnoc Buí will be using their grant of €15,000 for the installation of 16 solar...

Maryland Expands AI Integration Across State Government

Maryland is moving beyond pilot projects and weaving AI into the day-to-day work of its employees. Fifty-nine state agencies are now using Google Workspace with Gemini, Google’s generative AI platform, as of Wednesday. The integration via Google...

Environmental exposure to trichloroethylene may boost Parkinson’s risk

October 29, 2025 3 min read Add topic to email alerts Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways: Prior...

Maryland Black Caucus Fetes Milestone Amid Trump Era

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland celebrated milestones of its existence at its annual conference at Live Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland from Oct. 24-25 with a focus on business and entrepreneurship amid nationwide economic challenges,...

From ‘climate change’ Frankenstein to zombie drag, here’s how campuses celebrate Halloween

ANALYSIS There’s no shortage of odd and ideological Halloween activities on college campuses again this year, from a zombie drag show to a Vodou workshop to a “family-friendly” play about Frankenstein confronting “climate change.” The play,...

Maryland Catholics renew Appalachian mission

Fifty years after Catholic bishops joined their voices with the people of Appalachia to lift up their struggles for dignity and hope, Maryland Catholics are helping to renew that same spirit of faith-filled solidarity – connecting the mountains...

Already stretched, Maryland Food Bank worries what’s next as SNAP could expire

Time is running low to prevent SNAP benefit disruptions at the end of October due to the federal government shutdown. Should that happen, the head of the Maryland Food Bank worries about how it can handle an increased need for its services. Around...

Maryland Jamaican community rallies as Hurricane Melissa devastates island

As heavy floodwaters surged across southwestern Jamaica and 185 mph winds tore through coastal towns Tuesday, Maryland Del. Jheanelle Wilkins kept her phone close, refreshing messages with family members riding out the storm. “The catastrophic...

Bill Gates Shifts Climate View: Focus on Aid for Poorest Nations

Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, has long been a prominent voice in the climate debate, often warning of catastrophic consequences if global warming isn’t curbed aggressively. But in a recent shift that has...

LIBENERGY Embarks on Major Power Infrastructure Upgrade in Maryland and River Gee Counties 

By Christian Appleton Harper, Maryland County — LIBENERGY, the company managing the electricity grid in Maryland and River Gee counties, has launched a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade aimed at strengthening power reliability and expanding...

Maryland legislator seeks to end state’s vehicle emissions inspection program

By Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun (TNS) Del. Christopher Bouchat plans to introduce legislation in the 2026 General Assembly session to eliminate Maryland’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program, also known as VEIP, calling the decades-old...

Maryland cattle farmers say Argentina beef imports would hurt U.S. production

Maryland cattle farmers say they would rather see the federal government invest in the American beef producers instead of importing meat from other countries. President Trump recently announced a plan that he says would cut record beef prices by...

Island hopping, Southern Maryland-style

The shorelines of Southern Maryland, including three populated islands, provide those standing on them with quite a view of some of the region’s iconic waterways. The Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River and Patuxent River, plus the St. Mary’s River,...

Knott Realty completes Baltimore County construction project

Knott Realty Group, a real estate development company based in Baltimore County, announced it has completed the final phase of an industrial park project in the Rossville-Rosedale area. Construction has wrapped up for two industrial warehouse...

5 actions cities can take to keep climate goals on track

Dive Brief: As federal climate policy retreats from clean energy, cities are stepping up. Local action is more powerful and more achievable than ever, according to a report released yesterday from America Is All In, a coalition supporting climate...

Lawmakers hold joint hearing about energy crisis, pushing to roll back climate policies

UNITED STATES (WBFF) — With growing concerns about energy demand and supply, lawmakers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey, held a hearing Tuesday, pressing energy officials on the state of the grid. "New Jersey comes to this...

Former nurse in Baltimore County charged with raping patient A former nurse at Sheppard Pratt faces a dozen criminal charges, including sex abuse of a minor and second-degree rape.The victim, a 17-year-old female who had

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — A former nurse at Sheppard Pratt faces a dozen criminal charges, including sex abuse of a minor and second-degree rape. The victim, a 17-year-old female who had been admitted to Sheppard Pratt for five days in...

Maryland denied FEMA aid

"FEMA has a responsibility to weigh the merits of each emergency request objectively," said Moore. "Instead, President Trump and his Administration have politicized disaster relief, and our communities are the ones who will pay the price."...

Students Unveil Wildlife Haven in Lexington Park Garden

Students from St. Mary’s County’s Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center cut the ribbon on the Gateway Native Garden on Oct. 26, 2025, marking the completion of a year-long project aimed at enhancing local wildlife habitats and public...

Maryland Gov. Moore allocates $17 million for solar projects to cut energy costs

By JT Moodee Lockman October 28, 2025 / 2:13 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday announced that $17 million will be used to expand access to solar power for those who cannot install panels on their property. The funding will...